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14/04/2011 2011/118 Press release- ESMA sets out guidelines on risk measurement and the calculation of global exposure for certain types of structured UCITS Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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15/04/2011 2011/123 Press release- ESMA seeks preliminary views on future rules for alternative investment fund managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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17/05/2011 2011/BS/123 Decision of the Board of Supervisors- Appointment of the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group Board of Supervisors, Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group Decision PDF
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13/07/2011 2011/214 Press release- ESMA seeks views on future rules for alternative investment fund managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
58.32 KB
22/07/2011 2011/221 Press release- ESMA seeks preliminary views on the potential shape of future regulation of exchange-traded funds and structured UCITS Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
33.85 KB
23/08/2011 2011/271 Press release- ESMA consults on future rules for alternative investment fund managers and the treatment of third country entities Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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03/11/2011 JC 2011/094 Press release- ESMA, EBA and EIOPA appoint members of Joint Board of Appeal Joint Committee, Board of Appeal, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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16/11/2011 2011/379 Final report- ESMA's technical advice to the European Commission on possible implementing measures of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive Fund Management Technical Advice PDF
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16/11/2011 2011/378 Press release- ESMA details future rules for alternative investment fund managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
61.82 KB
19/12/2011 2011/BS/229 Decision of the European Securities and Markets Authority establishing its Review Panel Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Supervisory convergence Decision PDF
35.86 KB		 This decision establishes the Review Panel of ESMA and sets out its mandate.
30/01/2012 2012/43 ESMA outlines future regulatory framework for ETFs and other UCITS issues Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
146.49 KB		 ESMA publishes today a consultation paper (ESMA/2012/44) setting out future guidelines on UCITS Exchange-Traded Funds (UCITS ETFs) and other UCITS-related issues. The proposals cover both synthetic and physical UCITS ETFs and detail the obligations to come for UCITS ETFs, index-tracking UCITS, efficient portfolio management techniques, total return swaps and strategy indices for UCITS. ESMA’s proposals therefore go wider than ETFs and cover such areas as the use of total return swaps by any UCITS, for which ESMA envisages additional obligations with respect to the collateral to be provided, or UCITS investing in strategy indices, where the requirements on eligibility of such indices have been tightened. The proposals also include placing an obligation on UCITS ETFs to use an identifier and facili-tating the ability of investors to redeem their shares, whether in the secondary market or directly with the ETF provider.
28/06/2012 2012/441 ESMA proposes remuneration guidelines for alternative investment fund managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
183.45 KB		 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today a consultation paper on proposed Guidelines on remuneration of alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs).  ESMA’s future guidelines will apply to managers managing alternative investment funds (AIFs) including hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate funds.  These funds will be asked to introduce sound and prudent remuneration policies and structures with the aim of increasing investor protection and avoiding conflicts of interest that may lead to excessive risk taking.
25/07/2012 2012/475 ESMA publishes ETF guidelines and consults on repo arrangements Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
119.34 KB		 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published guidelines on Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and other UCITS issues.  These guidelines will apply to national securities markets regulators and UCITS management companies.ESMA is also seeking views on the appropriate treatment of repo and reverse repo arrangements in the context of the guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues.
12/09/2012 2012/571 Julie Galbo joins ESMA’s Management Board Board of Supervisors Press Release PDF
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03/12/2012 2012/798 EU and Swiss regulators to co-operate on cross-border supervision of alternative investment funds Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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04/12/2012 2012/801 ESMA finalises guidelines on repo arrangements for UCITS funds Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
105.28 KB		 Date: 04 December 2012ESMA/2012/801PRESS RELEASEESMA finalises guidelines on repo arrangements for UCITS fundsThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published its final guidelines on repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements for UCITS funds.  The guidelines state that UCITS should only enter into such agreements if they are able to recall at any time any assets or the full amount of cash.Key elements of the guidelines are:•    For repurchase arrangements, UCITS should be able to recall at any time the assets subject to such arrangements; •    For reverse repurchase agreements, UCITS should be able to recall at any time the full amount of cash on either an accrued or a mark-to-market basis.  However, when cash is recalled on a mark-to-market basis, the mark-to-market value of the reverse repurchase agreements should be used for the calculation of the net asset value of the UCITS; and•    ESMA considers fixed-term repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that do not exceed seven days as arrangements that allow the assets to be recalled at any time by the UCITS.The guidelines will now be translated into all EU languages and will be incorporated into ESMA’s Guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues, published in July 2012.  The full set of guidelines will enter into force two months after the publication of the translations.  This will result in a comprehensive framework for UCITS that will increase transparency and investor protection and contributes to safeguarding the stability of financial markets. Notes for editors1.    ESMA is an independent EU Authority that was established on 1 January 2011 and works closely with the other European Supervisory Authorities responsible for banking (EBA), and insurance and occupational pensions (EIOPA), and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).2.    ESMA’s mission is to enhance the protection of investors and promote stable and well-functioning financial markets in the European Union (EU).  As an independent institution, ESMA achieves this aim by building a single rule book for EU financial markets and ensuring its consistent application across the EU.  ESMA contributes to the regulation of financial services firms with a pan-European reach, either through direct supervision or through the active co-ordination of national supervisory activity.Further information:David CliffeSenior Communications Officer Tel:   +33 (0)1 58 36 43 24 Mob: +33 6 42 48 29 06Email: press@esma.europa.eu
19/12/2012 2012/848 ESMA clarifies rules for alternative investment funds and their managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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11/02/2013 2013/200 ESMA rules aim to curb excessive risk taking by alternative fund managers Fund Management, Press Releases Press Release PDF
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30/05/2013 2013/629 ESMA promotes global supervisory co-operation on alternative funds Fund Management Press Release PDF
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24/06/2013 BoA 2013-008 Board of Appeal Decision Joint Committee, Board of Appeal Decision PDF
242.72 KB		 The joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, ESMA and EIOPA) has published today its decision in an appeal brought by an Estonian company against a decision of the EBA. It concerned the question whether the suitability of the managers of a significant branch of a bank may be a matter within EU law, and not just national law. Allowing the appeal, the Board of Appeal interpreted Directive No. 2006/48/EC consistently with the EBA Guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders. It came to the conclusion that the “fit and proper” requirement is not restricted to the persons who direct the business of the credit institution. The matter therefore was within the EBA’s powers of investigation. Although the appellant criticised the way in which the EBA dealt with its complaint, the Board of Appeal made it clear that it did not accept that criticism. It considered that the EBA dealt with the complaint in an appropriate manner. The ground on which the appeal was allowed was one of interpretation of the applicable legal provisions. The case was remitted to the EBA to adopt the appropriate decision in accordance with the Board of Appeal’s findings. This is for information only. The decision consists of the signed Decision only. For any enquiries, please contact EIOPA’s Press Office: Anzhelika Mayer Tel.: +49 69 9511 1968

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